As the topic states, I just finished this weekend installing an LS6 intake on my 2000. I used the SLP model as I required the EGR provision in my area (automatic emissions failure if you delete it).

It was a longer install than I figured. The wiring is a nightmare to access and just wrestling the old unit old without breaking a fuel injector or sensor is a tall order all unto itself. Getting the old unit out and reaching some of the back connections is the hardest part - especially the sensor for FI#7, and the hoses at the back of the intake. But, overall, install appears clean and the SLP EGR provision (contrary to what others have said) seems very solid if installed properly.

Just thought I'd post this in case anyone was planning it.


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2000 Pewter SS #C161
SLP Dual-Dual, Bilstein suspension, Eibachs, 21mm/35mm swaybars, GMAF
SLP CAI w/lower plate, !EGR, Direct-Flo, SLP STB, Ported TB, ASP Crank pulley
SLP/AAM Diff. cover, SY3500, SLP LS6 Intake, Powershot, MSD wires, NGK's,
BMR Boxed LCAs, BMR PHB, BMR SFCs, G2 DSL, Nitto 555R, Heavy Lead Foot...
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Dude, just about everything on the LS-1's is hard to access.

Did the intake come with directions? If so, is that what you followed?



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2000 Camaro SS
A4, 3.23 gears, Black, ZR-1 chrome wheels, Zaino'd, tinted windows, stock for now

 

Gents, if your'e looking for the "how-to" on this one, go to LS1.com, they've got it there, complete with pictures.

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2000 Pewter Camaro SS, K&N, SLP lid, Flowmaster catback, 160 stat, Hurst short throw, and SLP springs!!
2001 T/A WS6, K&N, SLP lid, Flowmaster catback, A4 tranny, best time of 13.24 with Mickeys!! Lookin for more!!

 

There were instructions, and I referred to them occassionally. But instructions without pictures are usually quite useless.

I used jmx's instrustions (pictures) a little too (Moderator on www.LS1tech.com) who did an install where he deleted the EGR. So it was similar. Jon did it w/o disconnecting the fuel lines, which I wanted to do.

It is amazing how little planning went into designing the engine bay for the f-body. But that's why they call this the working man's car... it's not for the faint of heart to modify.

All in all though, the SLP intake is better (IMO) that what others have said. Looks good and works well.

 

Chris, so how does it feel..do you have any way to measure the improvement it gave you..Gtech, etc...? Did you dyno, will you again?

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99 SS, Dark Metallic Blue, M6
SLP lid, KN, TBB, SLP Y-pipe, SLP loudmouth
ported MAFs, Nitto 315 DRs
Currently: 1/4 13.06@113.8 (gtech runs high in mph by about 4mph), 0-60 4.77 (w/passenger) Gtech'd
12.99@110.2, 2.06 60ft - Tazzo.
Also, 331 rwhp as measured on the Gtech

 

I read a post on LS1.com about installing the LS6 intake to help resolve the PCV oil comsumption problem and to delete the EGR. I thought it was only used just to boost a few hp? I guess there are other advantages.

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1983 Monte Carlo, 307 Stroker, TH350, 3.73 10-Bolt - SOLD 8/19/02

Future F-Body Owner

 

I haven't had the chance to run it at WOT yet since the install. Giving the gaskets a brief break-in period. I don't expect much of a gain (maybe 5-8 hp) or SOTP feel now. It's more for building for the future - with a H/C setup or FI, it can add another 20-30 rwhp above and beyond the stock LS1 bottlenecked unit.

I will test it with Gtech and the dyno soon. I did sessions just prior to the install and will update soon.